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The owners have truly done something very special in converting this old house into a super stylish guest house with remarkable serviceand the friendliest, most generous welcome you could imagine. The idea of offering a free glass of wine and the. Another one on the terrace when we came back fro. Dinner was just so cool. The decor, bed, quietness, the owners and staff must make this THE place to stay in Knysna. Just don't rely on the Knysna taxis service....best to use your own car or walk! This hotel must also be said to be the cleanest I have ever seen.

Room Tip: The balcony was amazing and the views so stunning it takes your breath away.

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Stayed April 2013, traveled as a couple

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We only stayed the one night before heading back home a great ending to the holiday from the warm greeting from the staff to the fantastic ambiance, cleanliness, facilities, attention to detail. The great breakfast giving you the choice of what you want as well as having the option to eat it in your room. Ross and bianca were very warm and welcoming. Definitely a 5 star experience maybe better. Couldn't fault the service from the staff they work very hard. Thanks for the great experience

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Ross and Bianca made us feel welcome from the moment we arrived. Nothing was too much trouble and they gave us the run down on where to go and what to see. Their place is immaculate, well set out and with a view to die for. Breakfast was too order and fresh and tasty.Shame we were only there for a night as we found there is plenty to do in Knysna.Next time we will definitely stay a few days and definitely stay at the Villa Afrikana!!!!!

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....and we realized it during our "royal" reception. The house and rooms are as expected pristine and you can't beat the view over Knysna Lagoon. The attention of the staff is what made it for us. Bianca and Ross have obviously trained the staff well but the friendliness and sincerity of the staff made the service authentic. We stayed in 5 places during our 2 week Honeymoon and this was the highlight stay. We had a wonderful dinner at Firefly (which we recommend - awarded best Asian restaurant in SA in 2012) and even staying in one night with room service was a delight. We can't wait to come back and visit again!

Stayed March 2013, traveled as a couple

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We at Villa Afrikana Guest Suites pride ourselves in providing attentive and charismatic service in an ambiance of conviviality and unpretentious elegance. Guest’s accommodations are specifically designed to maximize space, comfort and views over the Knysna Heads and Lagoon.

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Other reviews say it all - service, views, style all perfect with very helpful and knowledgeable owners. Three niggles: big niggle was that WiFi was inoperative through most of our 3 night stay; ordering breakfast the night before was pedantic, and less effective than all the tick boxes would indicate; and the attention to detail bordered on the claustrophobic. We really enjoyed Knysna!

Stayed April 2013, traveled as a couple

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We are delighted to hear that you have enjoyed our overall services, style and views of the Knysna Lagoon.

We sincerely apologize for the patchy WiFi connection, as mentioned during your stay, our provider has been upgrading the area existing cable and households connections with fiber optics for some time now and as a result the service is being disrupted regularly. On a positive note, it bodes well for the future as Villa Afrikana and guests will be served a better and faster connection at the end of the upgrading.

We pride and thrive in our meticulous attention to details, eagerness to please and unpretentious ambiance; we regret we failed, although unintentionally, to convey the same during your stay.

Our breakfast card, which is usually but not necessarily completed the night before retiring, is conceived to allow our guests the flexibility to have their breakfast whenever and most important wherever they desire as they can choose to have it with the other guests in the dining area or public veranda or, as ever popular, in the privacy of their own balcony. It lists breakfast favorite items for everyone from full English to continental Europe and Vegetarian. It guarantees the freshness of the items and their safe consumption as every item is prepared to order and not prepared nor precooked the night before to be displayed early the next morning, your “cold food is cold” and your “hot food is hot”.

Again we apologize for not having exceeded your expectations and hope to be welcoming you back in this wonderful town of Knysna and at Villa Afrikana Guest Suites in the near future.

We at Villa Afrikana Guest Suites pride ourselves in providing attentive and charismatic service in an ambiance of conviviality and unpretentious elegance. Guest’s accommodations are specifically designed to maximize space, comfort and views over the Knysna Heads and Lagoon.

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It's hard to believe that a place can have such a good rating, until you spend 3 nights there. Besides having someone bring an umbrella to you're car when it's raining, besides the dvd and book collection in the lounge, besides the made to order breakfast served in your room on your balcony, besides all the other amazing things they do. It's the little touches that make this place special, like sherry and chocolates when you return from a day of ziplining, the flowers on pillow, the bath salts. This is why this place deserves to be where it is. We had an amazing stay here and this small and cozy villa deserves every single bit of praise it gets! Well done guys!

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Everything was perfect : warm hosts, helpfull staff, huge and clean rooms, tasty breakfast. Very helpfull regarding golf bookings at Pezula and Simola and tips for what to do around Knysna. Looking forward to our next visit in September 2014.

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"Space-Exclusivity & Style"
Situated in the heart of the Garden Route; home to Pezula Golf Estate, Simola Golf Estate and Knysna Golf Club. 5* graded Villa Afrikana is perched high above the town of Knysna, on a hill fittingly called "Paradise" overlooking the world acclaimed Knysna Heads and lagoon.
THE VILLA
With its summery, gleaming white, the geometric architecture of Villa Afrikana is already quite a sight. The stylish interior is just as defined in the same perfect white. A modern, unpretentious interior gives the compact Villa Afrikana a surprisingly open feel to its rooms. Look out for the eye-catching artworks and cleverly placed objects. The attractive style encompasses a total of 6 suites in this 5* Guest House / Bed & Breakfast on the Garden Route.
Facilities & Services:
• Indoor Guest Lounge with fire place and Library and Reading Room
• Outdoor Guest Lounge with main deck overlooking the pool and lagoon.
• Salt Water Swimming pool with sun deck (unattended)
• On-site secure parking
• Laundry Service
• Porterage
• Complimentary Wireless Connectivity
• Complimentary Room Service
• Complimentary, satellite TV channels to include international news, sport, movies and documentaries channels in addition to local terrestrial channels
• In-suite Light Meals & Beverage selections
• Complimentary Room Service Breakfast served in the privacy of your suite
• Concierge Desk operated by your Hosts, to assist with private arrangements and provide local knowledge for: Dinner at several very good restaurants, Local Taxis, Transfers & Car Rentals, Attractions
We regret to inform that:
• Due to uneven terrain, Villa Afrikana is not suitable for physically challenged Guests
• Complying with the law, smoking is only permitted in the balconies and outdoor public spaces.
THE SUITES
The suites are wonderfully roomy and all have a fantastic view over the lagoon of Knysna. Each also features a comfortably furnished and also very spacious luxury bathroom in cutting design with under-floor heating and double washbasin. You'll be sleeping in a comfortable extra length king size double beds, all fitted with quality bedclothes and feather comforters and pillows.
All suites of this Guest House / Bed & Breakfast have a high definition LCD 32" TV Set complete with an array of Satellite Channels and DVD player as well as tea and coffee makers. To add, the suites hold further surprises, such as a private balcony/terrace and some even a hydro massage tub for instance. Personalized Bathroom Amenities, Hair Dryers, Bathrobes and Electronic Safes are also provided for each suite for your enjoyment and comfort....more less

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